I think we're a band with a lot of history now so it's nice to come up with something that doesn't have any history at all.

I'm competitive with anyone who writes a good song - I don't care if it's a band or solo artist or whoever.

I'm just a public-schoolboy. I've got a degree. I'm from a middle-class family in Devon. I've got no story.

I've had tinnitus for about ten years, and since I started protecting my ears it hasn't got any worse - touch wood.

It's difficult when you're successful, to admit that you need help.

Looking after your ears is unfortunately something you don't think about until there's a problem.

Maybe it's because I'm English, but in terms of how people perceive us I only pick up on the negative side of it.

Music comes from a place we don't know.

Music is split up now into little pockets.

Some people misconstrue our band just to be a commercial venture.

Sometimes we have criticism that is very constructive.

The goal is to try and make the perfect song. Which of course will never happen.

There comes a point where it doesn't matter how many zeroes are at the end of your bank account.

There's a reason why people who've had bad relationships with their parents listen to angry stuff.

We aren't cool and never will be.

We rely more on enthusiasm than actual skill. Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically and people will like it more.

Well, I don't like the word 'rock star,' the two words, 'rock star.' Not even 'soft rock star. Not even limestone star. I don't like those words.

Well, once we finish something, I can't really listen to it because all I hear are problems.

When you're on your fifth album, you are going to be judged against all your previous work and expectations.

You can never say you're big - I don't think you can ever take anything like that for granted.